Technology & Innovation Heidi Klum ‘Modelverse’ Lets Players Walk a Virtual Catwalk in Roblox Supermodel Heidi Klum has launched Modelverse, a new digital fashion experience in Roblox. Developed in partnership with Supersocial, a creative studio that specializes in virtual world development, Modelverse gives gamers the chance to model in exclusive events inspired by VIP gatherings including award shows, high-fashion events and Klum’s renowned annual Halloween party. Players can tap […] Retail TouchPoints October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 < 1 min read GamingDept. ApparelConsumersMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: PrintHoliday & EventsDept. PetDept. HBCData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Innovative Models for Improving Access and Visibility for Specialty-Lite and Retail Therapies Today’s guest post comes from Timothy Nielsen, Vice President of Customer Success at AssistRx. Timothy discusses the affordability and patient journey challenges of specialty-lite products for patients, manufacturers, and health care providers. He explains how AssistRx’s Advanced Access Anywhere (AAA) solution streamlines processes for specialty-lite products and facilitates enrollment via a digital hub. To learn more, […] Drug Channels October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersSponsoredMeta (Facebook)Insight ProvidersHealth & WellnessDept. HBCBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Streaming TV Media – CTV’s Latest with Roku’s Jake Piasecki The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Jake Piasecki from none other than streaming TV and content leader Roku. The Roku team will be on the ground at Groceryshop in Las Vegas October 7th-9th to answer all your streaming TV questions. Drop Jake a note directly on LinkedIn to get in touch. Roku has […] The CPG Guys October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 2 min read Marketing: BroadcastStreamingTechnology & InnovationAIMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsPodcastsHealth & WellnessShoppersOmnichannelMarketing: Retail MediaIndustry Conferences and EventsDept. HBCMarketing: ShopperPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Harris wants to stand out as the pro-cannabis candidate. The industry isn’t convinced yet Vice President Harris said she supports legalizing cannabis. This follows Trump’s comments last month signaling his support. Industry leaders aren’t convinced. CNBC October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read CannabisDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation It’s all Content Experiences with Jonathan Phillips from Contentful The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Jonathan Phillips (or JP), Senior Manager of Solution Engineering at Contentful. a company on the mission of ‘content : from anywhere to everywhere and to rapidly build experiences customers crave.’ Simply put, content is now a hot hot topic. This is episode 2, episode 1 with them […] The CPG Guys October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsStreamingSponsoredShoppersMarketing: ShopperDept. HBCCOVID19Consumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit 10 Things to Consider When Looking for a New Product Manufacturer Choosing a manufacturer is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make for your beauty and personal care business. Whether you’re looking to produce hair care, face, body, or other types of products, the right partnership can make or break your brand. Following are some essential factors to consider when you are looking for a […] RangeMe September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainConsumersVendorsShoppersResults & InvestmentPackagingDept. HBCInternationalMarketing: UGCTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterLegal & CriminalDept. FreshDeliveryData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Ann Taylor Returns to Canada with 90 Hudson’s Bay Shop-in-Shops Fashion brands Ann Taylor and Loft are headed back to Canada via a series of shop-in-shops at Hudson’s Bay stores across the country. The partnership was developed by brand management firm Centric Brands and will mark the first time either brand has been available in Canada since 2020. Loft shop-in-shop at Hudson’s Bay in Canada. […] Retail TouchPoints September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 2 min read International - North AmericaReturnsShoppersDept. HBCPartnershipsDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaInternationalMergersTrends: RetailESG and CSRExecutivesMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Andy Beilke of General Mills: How Grocery Tech Drives Connected Commerce | DSI “From a connected commerce perspective, we want to reach consumers whenever, wherever, however, they’re shopping. We want them to find our brands accessible.”— Andy Beilke, Senior Development Manager, Ecommerce Strategy and Capabilities, General Mills According to Supermarket News, grocery is one of the least developed online categories in retail, as brick-and-mortar stores accounted for over […] Digital Shelf Institute September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIGeneral MillsConsumersOmnichannelMerchandisingShoppersData & InsightsStrategyPartnershipsCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Retail MediaBig DataPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreKrogerDept. GroceryWalmartChatGPTAssociatesBrick and MortarDept. ApparelDept. HBCInsight ProvidersOperations & Supply ChainTarget84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Consumer Loyalty, Data & Partnerships with Epsilon’s Dave Peterson The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Dave Peterson, GM & global head of retail media at Epsilon, where he is responsible for unifying Epsilon’s global retail media assets and teams to accelerate retailer and brand adoption of the company’s unified retail media platform around the world. This episode is sponsored by Epsilon. Find […] The CPG Guys September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIInsight ProvidersMarketing: Retail MediaConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsShoppersPodcastsDept. HBCMarketing: ShopperStreamingOmnichannelSponsoredSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy The Weekly Closeout: L’Occitane CEO departs and Crocs partners with Squishmallows The beauty retailer created an office of the CEO to lead in the interim, while the footwear collab features three shoe designs and several Jibbitz charms. RetailDive September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 < 1 min read ExecutivesPartnershipsDept. NonfoodDept. HBCDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC JFK Retail Revamp to Bring Flavors and Feel of NYC to Terminal 6 JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) will work with Avolta company retailers Dufry and Hudson to operate duty-free, travel and specialty retail stores in more than 28,000 square feet of space in the new state-of-the-art Terminal 6 at JFK Airport, scheduled to open in early 2026. Products, food and beverage sourced from local New York City businesses […] Retail TouchPoints September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 2 min read AssociatesDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCBrick and MortarDept. FreshDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsNestleTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Beverage Tilray Rolling Out Hemp-Derived Delta-9 THC Beverages Next Month Tilray Brands will launch several hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages in “key markets across the U.S.” starting in October, the company announced today. The Canadian cannabis firm has formed a new business unit, Tilray Alternative Beverages, for its Delta-9 beverage portfolio, which includes mocktails, seltzers and sparkling drinks made with hemp extracts. Brewbound September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. BeverageCannabisInternational - North AmericaDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Small Business, Big Ideas: 3 Companies Leveraging Amazon to be a ‘Force for Good’ This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands that have found big success and have even bigger ambitions. Amazon took a breather from the veritable onslaught of tech updates at its Accelerate conference Thursday to shine the spotlight on three specific companies. Like the thousands […] Retail TouchPoints September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 8 min read AmazonAssociatesInternationalOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyPartnershipsDept. FuelBrick and MortarDept. HBCExecutivesWeatherTechnology & InnovationTargetMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodMarketing: BrandESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageDeliveryCOVID19BigTechMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Transaction Moment with ADUSA’s Bobby Watts and Rokt’s Stephen Rivera The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Bobby Watts, SVP AD Media of ADUSA and Stephen Rivera from ROKT. The discussion is all about user experience, path to purchase journey’s and personalization. This episode is sponsored by ROKT. Find Bobby Watts on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-watts-48571b74/ Find ADUSA on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahold-delhaize-usa/ Find Stephen Rivera […] The CPG Guys September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaAhold DelhaizePartnershipsShoppersCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Retail MediaPodcastsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsStrategyExecutivesDept. HBCSponsoredTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Lessons from Glossier: How Retailers can Move from Digital to Physical Throughout 2024, report after report has shown online sales declining by around 7% year-on-year. In fact, the CBI’s latest figures in the UK showed online sales falling by a startling 45% in June. Some believe we’ve passed peak ecommerce, while others see it as a temporary correction to the COVID-induced surge, but whatever view you […] Retail TouchPoints September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 4 min read Brick and MortarDept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRShoppersDept. Adult BevFlagship StoresMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessResults & InvestmentPop UpsConsumersMarketing: In StoreMarketing: BrandSustainabilityCOVID19Dept. GroceryDept. HBCAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Winning Strategies in Retail Media Performance Marketing with Glanbia’s Jamie Williams The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Jamie Williams, Sr Mgr. Media at Glanbia nutrition. This is a discussion anchored on retail media, especially Amazon ad management and measurement. Find Jamie Williams on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiestrothmann/Find Glanbia nutrition on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glanbiaperformancenutrition/Find Glanbia nutrition online at: https://www.glanbianutritionals.com/en Here’s what we asked her : 1. […] The CPG Guys September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsShoppersMarketing: BroadcastResults & InvestmentAmazonMarketing: Digital MediaStreamingPartnershipsTrends: MarketingTechnology & InnovationStrategyMarketing: ShopperPredictions and ForecastsWalmartMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodDept. HBCData & InsightsAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Skinification of Everything A new word entered the beauty industry’s vernacular in recent years, and today its usage has widened to apply to nearly every area of the business. With the pandemic prompting an increased focus on health and wellness, our lives changed and what we needed from our beauty products changed with it, leading to a rise […] Circana September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. HBCInsight ProvidersTechnology & InnovationCOVID19Health & WellnessMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Omnichannel Mastery with Kettle & Fire’s Niccolo Gloazzo The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Niccolo Gloazzo from Kettle & Fire who represents one the fastest growing bone broths in the category. We met Niccolo at shoptalk Barcelona out in Spain and a casual conversation led to a podcast on omnichannel leadership and what’s needed for today’s media mastery including winning and […] The CPG Guys September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 2 min read OmnichannelMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaPodcastsStreamingIndustry Conferences and EventsTechnology & InnovationConsumersDept. HBCESG and CSRResults & InvestmentShoppersSustainabilityMarketing: Shopper 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Ulta Enlists Wellness Experts to Help Address ‘America’s Joy Deficit’ Last year, after Ulta Beauty conducted research that revealed a “joy deficit” among Americans, the brand responded with The Joy Project: an initiative aimed at arming its associates and customers with tools to help silence two major barriers to joy — inner critics and negative self-talk. Now the retailer is taking The Joy Project to […] Retail TouchPoints September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesConsumersData & InsightsDept. NonfoodESG and CSRExecutivesTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsPhilanthropyPodcastsSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meta Unveils New Ad Tools to Help Brands Drive Holiday Sales With social media expected to drive a large portion of shopping research and conversion this holiday season, Meta has unveiled a slate of new advertising tools to help brands connect with consumers on its platforms. The new tools Meta has launched include: Image courtesy Meta Later this fall, Meta said it will begin testing the […] Retail TouchPoints September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 2 min read Meta (Facebook)Holiday & EventsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsStore LocationMarketing: TradeESG and CSRShoppersConsumersDept. HBCTechnology & InnovationStrategyTargetMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Would-be Estée Lauder investor has no plans to boost ‘mini-tender’ offer The luxury beauty and fashion conglomerate said it doesn’t endorse the below-market bid, which doesn’t require typical disclosures because it’s for less than 5% of its outstanding shares. RetailDive September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. HBCDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy What’s New in the World of Beauty and Wellness? The beauty and wellness industries are brimming with new trends and growth opportunities. Yuriy Boykiv and his team at Front Row are focused on helping brands in these dynamic markets adapt, innovate and drive growth. During this episode of Retail Remix, Yuriy outlines: How the growth of marketplaces has created new challenges for smaller brands; […] Retail Remix Podcast September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 < 1 min read StrategyPodcastsDept. HBCHealth & WellnessHoliday & EventsMarketing: Social Mediasocial commercePredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces New Jakemans Blood Orange & Winter Spice flavour The Jakemans new Blood Orange & Winter Spice flavour aims to meet demand for seasonal and limited edition flavours that complements the seasonal shift to Autumn. Talking on the launch, Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, Jakemans senior brand manager said “At Jakemans, we pride ourselves on using only… This story continues at New Jakemans Blood Orange & Winter […] Talking Retail September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood The Weekly Closeout: Sephora North America names next CFO and Petco’s losses grow Ten-year company veteran Delphine Herve will take on the position at the beauty retailer. Meanwhile, the pet retailer saw net loss surge by 70% in Q2. RetailDive September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. PetExecutivesDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC L’Occitane opens Manhattan boutique, plans more store openings this fall [[{“value”:” Dive Brief The 891-square-foot store features a variety of services and is one of five boutiques the company plans to open in the surrounding area this fall. Published Sept. 11, 2024 By Tatiana Walk-Morris L’Occitane en Provence announced the opening of a revamped Manhattan store on Sept. 9, 2024. Courtesy of L’Occitane en Provence “}]] RetailDive September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaDept. HBCTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Roblox Unlocks In-Game Commerce with Shopify Integration Roblox has announced a new commerce integration with Shopify that will allow brands with Shopify storefronts to sell physical items directly in their Roblox games. Shopify plans to begin piloting the integration soon, with a larger launch of the capability planned for 2025. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein as a Roblox character. (Image courtesy Shopify) “You’ll […] Retail TouchPoints September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 2 min read GamingShopifyPartnershipsDept. Toys & GamesMetaverseTechnology & InnovationDept. HBCDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRAssociatesWalmartResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables The Weekly Closeout: Under Armour hires (another) Adidas vet and Bluemercury turns 25 The athletics retailer appointed a new leader in its Europe, the Middle East and Africa division, while the beauty company refreshed its online presence. RetailDive September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Why Sephora sponsored Remezcla’s beauty vertical to reach Latin consumers The retailer is working to create “the world’s most inclusive beauty community,” even as DEI and purpose-driven marketing face backlash. MarketingDive September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 < 1 min read ConsumersDept. HBCSponsoredInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Olbas launches return-to-school campaign As children return to school this week, Olbas has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of its products to stave of winter illnesses. Dr Roger Henderson, family GP and spokesperson for Olbas, said: “Siblings may be more prone to catching something… This story continues at Olbas launches return-to-school campaign Or just […] Talking Retail September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Health & WellnessDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Ulta Beauty Reports Mixed Second Quarter Results Ulta Beauty, Inc. just announced its financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending this past August 3, 2024. Overall, the company reported net sales of $2.6 billion, a slight increase from $2.5 billion in the same period last year. RetailWire September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. HBCResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces US Government Accuses Visa of Being an Illegal Monopoly The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions. Written by RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Merchandising Stores & Formats Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail Ecosystem Trends & External Forces Future of Marketing: Part One Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […] Written by The Prof G Show September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked